Fallen giant (original art)
art·@tinypaleokitchen·
0.000 HBDFallen giant (original art)
 I wrote a second poem last night. The first one was free form but this time I decided to experiment with a tanka. It's a Japanese form of poetry and is closely related to the haiku. You can read the poem [here](https://steemit.com/poetry/@tinypaleokitchen/fallen-giant-original-poem-and-art). Like last time, I made a painting to go with it. The poem was about a horse I loved very much and lost far too soon. I had closer up of an eye and decided to use that for a subject. Most of my paintings tend to be careful and deliberate. I build up pigment light layers to get it just right without losing the delicacy I love so much. This time, I experimented with harsh brushstrokes and more saturated colours. I began by applying a first layer to the eye itself.  I then began adding layers to the eyelids.   I built up more and more saturation...  And then it was time to add in the pupil. This part always scares me.  It was too heavy so I ended up lifting some pigment off the paper and add more to the iris.  I added darker pigment to the outer corner and faded everything a little bit, because that's what's happening in my mind as well. My memories of her begin to fade and go blurry just a bit.  I wanted this image to reflect that. For a first time trying out a bolder way to handle the brush, I really do like it it. Hope you guys do too! Would you like to see more of my paintings? Check out my [Poppy](https://steemit.com/watercolour/@tinypaleokitchen/my-teenage-burnout-and-a-recent-attempt-to-leave-it-behind), [Tulip](https://steemit.com/art/@tinypaleokitchen/psychedelic-tulip-i-think), [Violet](https://steemit.com/art/@tinypaleokitchen/watercolour-violet) and [Butterfly Mask](https://steemit.com/art/@tinypaleokitchen/butterfly-mask-original-art). *Hugs* Tiny ___ The Writer’s Block is a home to writers from every corner of the world, and from every discipline that involves the written word. I consider myself lucky to have found this amazing community. Not only have I found help, support and encouragement there, but I’ve found people who feel the same way I do about writing. I’ve found a second family there. Do you write? Would you love to be a part of a community that can help you learn and improve your writing skill? Our door is always open for kindred spirits. Come and pay us a visit by clicking the link below. <center> <a href="http://www.mspfictionworkshop.com/how-to-join-the-workshop/"> <img src="https://steemitimages.com/DQmR9QdSnJv9J78uutRCJa5XA9BzvBsso2ZJeSATrPhbKCY/writers-block-gif.gif"/> </a> https://res.cloudinary.com/hpiynhbhq/image/upload/v1508544731/od2yxviqmmu9wlspnmrx.png </center>
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